adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Indeed, it has come to pass that the highest and final eulogy ever given to a man, either in public or private life, is that he is one “you can tie to.”
accomplishmentsnounUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənts/
plural of “accomplishment” — the action of accomplishing something
From this reading There is no woman or man so difficult--to get on with, whatever his or her graces or accomplishments, as the one “you don't know where to find,” as the phrase is.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We can get on with surface weaknesses and eccentricities, and even disagreeable peculiarities, if the substratum of character is sound.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The traits, good and bad, persist; they may be veneered or restrained, they are seldom eradicated.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There is no woman or man so difficult--to get on with, whatever his or her graces or accomplishments, as the one “you don't know where to find,” as the phrase is.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading And when you find a woman of that sort you do not need to explain to the cynical the wisdom of the Creator in making the most attractive and fascinating sex.
badadjectiveUS /bæd/
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading The traits, good and bad, persist; they may be veneered or restrained, they are seldom eradicated.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The traits, good and bad, persist; they may be veneered or restrained, they are seldom eradicated.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading We can get on with surface weaknesses and eccentricities, and even disagreeable peculiarities, if the substratum of character is sound.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading We can get on with surface weaknesses and eccentricities, and even disagreeable peculiarities, if the substratum of character is sound.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Indeed, it has come to pass that the highest and final eulogy ever given to a man, either in public or private life, is that he is one “you can tie to.”
CreatornounUS /kriˈeɪtər/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading And when you find a woman of that sort you do not need to explain to the cynical the wisdom of the Creator in making the most attractive and fascinating sex.
cynicaladjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪkəl/
believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others
From this reading And when you find a woman of that sort you do not need to explain to the cynical the wisdom of the Creator in making the most attractive and fascinating sex.
difficultadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfəkəlt/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading There is no woman or man so difficult--to get on with, whatever his or her graces or accomplishments, as the one “you don't know where to find,” as the phrase is.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading We can get on with surface weaknesses and eccentricities, and even disagreeable peculiarities, if the substratum of character is sound.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading And when you find a woman of that sort you do not need to explain to the cynical the wisdom of the Creator in making the most attractive and fascinating sex.
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There is no woman or man so difficult--to get on with, whatever his or her graces or accomplishments, as the one “you don't know where to find,” as the phrase is.
eccentricitiesnounUS /ˌeksenˈtrɪsɪtiz/
plural of “eccentricity” — strange and unconventional behavior
From this reading We can get on with surface weaknesses and eccentricities, and even disagreeable peculiarities, if the substratum of character is sound.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading Indeed, it has come to pass that the highest and final eulogy ever given to a man, either in public or private life, is that he is one “you can tie to.”
eradicatedverbUS /ɪˈrædəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “eradicate” — kill in large numbers
From this reading The traits, good and bad, persist; they may be veneered or restrained, they are seldom eradicated.
eulogynounUS /ˈjuːlədʒi/
a formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently
From this reading Indeed, it has come to pass that the highest and final eulogy ever given to a man, either in public or private life, is that he is one “you can tie to.”
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading We can get on with surface weaknesses and eccentricities, and even disagreeable peculiarities, if the substratum of character is sound.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Indeed, it has come to pass that the highest and final eulogy ever given to a man, either in public or private life, is that he is one “you can tie to.”
explainverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪn/
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading And when you find a woman of that sort you do not need to explain to the cynical the wisdom of the Creator in making the most attractive and fascinating sex.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading And when you find a woman of that sort you do not need to explain to the cynical the wisdom of the Creator in making the most attractive and fascinating sex.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Indeed, it has come to pass that the highest and final eulogy ever given to a man, either in public or private life, is that he is one “you can tie to.”
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading There is no woman or man so difficult--to get on with, whatever his or her graces or accomplishments, as the one “you don't know where to find,” as the phrase is.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading We can get on with surface weaknesses and eccentricities, and even disagreeable peculiarities, if the substratum of character is sound.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Indeed, it has come to pass that the highest and final eulogy ever given to a man, either in public or private life, is that he is one “you can tie to.”
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The traits, good and bad, persist; they may be veneered or restrained, they are seldom eradicated.
gracesnounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/
plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading There is no woman or man so difficult--to get on with, whatever his or her graces or accomplishments, as the one “you don't know where to find,” as the phrase is.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Indeed, it has come to pass that the highest and final eulogy ever given to a man, either in public or private life, is that he is one “you can tie to.”
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indeed, it has come to pass that the highest and final eulogy ever given to a man, either in public or private life, is that he is one “you can tie to.”
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There is no woman or man so difficult--to get on with, whatever his or her graces or accomplishments, as the one “you don't know where to find,” as the phrase is.
highestadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪəst/
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Indeed, it has come to pass that the highest and final eulogy ever given to a man, either in public or private life, is that he is one “you can tie to.”
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There is no woman or man so difficult--to get on with, whatever his or her graces or accomplishments, as the one “you don't know where to find,” as the phrase is.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading We can get on with surface weaknesses and eccentricities, and even disagreeable peculiarities, if the substratum of character is sound.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Indeed, it has come to pass that the highest and final eulogy ever given to a man, either in public or private life, is that he is one “you can tie to.”
IndeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, it has come to pass that the highest and final eulogy ever given to a man, either in public or private life, is that he is one “you can tie to.”
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We can get on with surface weaknesses and eccentricities, and even disagreeable peculiarities, if the substratum of character is sound.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, it has come to pass that the highest and final eulogy ever given to a man, either in public or private life, is that he is one “you can tie to.”
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading There is no woman or man so difficult--to get on with, whatever his or her graces or accomplishments, as the one “you don't know where to find,” as the phrase is.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Indeed, it has come to pass that the highest and final eulogy ever given to a man, either in public or private life, is that he is one “you can tie to.”
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading And when you find a woman of that sort you do not need to explain to the cynical the wisdom of the Creator in making the most attractive and fascinating sex.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There is no woman or man so difficult--to get on with, whatever his or her graces or accomplishments, as the one “you don't know where to find,” as the phrase is.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The traits, good and bad, persist; they may be veneered or restrained, they are seldom eradicated.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading And when you find a woman of that sort you do not need to explain to the cynical the wisdom of the Creator in making the most attractive and fascinating sex.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading And when you find a woman of that sort you do not need to explain to the cynical the wisdom of the Creator in making the most attractive and fascinating sex.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading There is no woman or man so difficult--to get on with, whatever his or her graces or accomplishments, as the one “you don't know where to find,” as the phrase is.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And when you find a woman of that sort you do not need to explain to the cynical the wisdom of the Creator in making the most attractive and fascinating sex.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We can get on with surface weaknesses and eccentricities, and even disagreeable peculiarities, if the substratum of character is sound.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We can get on with surface weaknesses and eccentricities, and even disagreeable peculiarities, if the substratum of character is sound.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There is no woman or man so difficult--to get on with, whatever his or her graces or accomplishments, as the one “you don't know where to find,” as the phrase is.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There is no woman or man so difficult--to get on with, whatever his or her graces or accomplishments, as the one “you don't know where to find,” as the phrase is.
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading Indeed, it has come to pass that the highest and final eulogy ever given to a man, either in public or private life, is that he is one “you can tie to.”
peculiaritiesnounUS /pɪˌkjuːliˈerətiz/
plural of “peculiarity” — an odd or unusual characteristic
From this reading We can get on with surface weaknesses and eccentricities, and even disagreeable peculiarities, if the substratum of character is sound.
persistverbUS /pərˈsɪst/
continue to exist
From this reading The traits, good and bad, persist; they may be veneered or restrained, they are seldom eradicated.
phrasenounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading There is no woman or man so difficult--to get on with, whatever his or her graces or accomplishments, as the one “you don't know where to find,” as the phrase is.
privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Indeed, it has come to pass that the highest and final eulogy ever given to a man, either in public or private life, is that he is one “you can tie to.”
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Indeed, it has come to pass that the highest and final eulogy ever given to a man, either in public or private life, is that he is one “you can tie to.”
restrainedadjectiveUS /riˈstreɪnd/
cool and formal in manner
From this reading The traits, good and bad, persist; they may be veneered or restrained, they are seldom eradicated.
seldomadverbUS /ˈseldəm/
not often
From this reading The traits, good and bad, persist; they may be veneered or restrained, they are seldom eradicated.
sexnounUS /seks/
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading And when you find a woman of that sort you do not need to explain to the cynical the wisdom of the Creator in making the most attractive and fascinating sex.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There is no woman or man so difficult--to get on with, whatever his or her graces or accomplishments, as the one “you don't know where to find,” as the phrase is.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading And when you find a woman of that sort you do not need to explain to the cynical the wisdom of the Creator in making the most attractive and fascinating sex.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading We can get on with surface weaknesses and eccentricities, and even disagreeable peculiarities, if the substratum of character is sound.
substratumnoun
a surface on which an organism grows or is attached
From this reading We can get on with surface weaknesses and eccentricities, and even disagreeable peculiarities, if the substratum of character is sound.
surfacenounUS /ˈsɜːrfəs/
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading We can get on with surface weaknesses and eccentricities, and even disagreeable peculiarities, if the substratum of character is sound.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Indeed, it has come to pass that the highest and final eulogy ever given to a man, either in public or private life, is that he is one “you can tie to.”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We can get on with surface weaknesses and eccentricities, and even disagreeable peculiarities, if the substratum of character is sound.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is no woman or man so difficult--to get on with, whatever his or her graces or accomplishments, as the one “you don't know where to find,” as the phrase is.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The traits, good and bad, persist; they may be veneered or restrained, they are seldom eradicated.
tienounUS /taɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading Indeed, it has come to pass that the highest and final eulogy ever given to a man, either in public or private life, is that he is one “you can tie to.”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There is no woman or man so difficult--to get on with, whatever his or her graces or accomplishments, as the one “you don't know where to find,” as the phrase is.
traitsnounUS /treɪts/
plural of “trait” — a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading The traits, good and bad, persist; they may be veneered or restrained, they are seldom eradicated.
veneered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The traits, good and bad, persist; they may be veneered or restrained, they are seldom eradicated.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We can get on with surface weaknesses and eccentricities, and even disagreeable peculiarities, if the substratum of character is sound.
weaknessesnounUS /ˈwiːknəsəz/
plural of “weakness” — a flaw or weak point
From this reading We can get on with surface weaknesses and eccentricities, and even disagreeable peculiarities, if the substratum of character is sound.
whateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading There is no woman or man so difficult--to get on with, whatever his or her graces or accomplishments, as the one “you don't know where to find,” as the phrase is.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading And when you find a woman of that sort you do not need to explain to the cynical the wisdom of the Creator in making the most attractive and fascinating sex.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading There is no woman or man so difficult--to get on with, whatever his or her graces or accomplishments, as the one “you don't know where to find,” as the phrase is.
wisdomnounUS /ˈwɪzdəm/
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading And when you find a woman of that sort you do not need to explain to the cynical the wisdom of the Creator in making the most attractive and fascinating sex.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading We can get on with surface weaknesses and eccentricities, and even disagreeable peculiarities, if the substratum of character is sound.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading There is no woman or man so difficult--to get on with, whatever his or her graces or accomplishments, as the one “you don't know where to find,” as the phrase is.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading There is no woman or man so difficult--to get on with, whatever his or her graces or accomplishments, as the one “you don't know where to find,” as the phrase is.
